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Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
My first you must complete to succeed.
My second is what certain freaks need.
My whole helps ships through a vacuum speed.
What am I?
My second is what certain freaks need.
My whole helps ships through a vacuum speed.
What am I?
Answer
mission controlFor line 1, in order for a mission to be successful, one "must complete" it.
Line 2 is a reference to "control freaks".
Line 3 means that mission control guides spaceships to "speed" through the "vacuum" of space.
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Nice one, thanks for posting
My pleasure, Tilley. Glad you liked it.
Good one! Very tricky...
Hah! Wow. I was so off on this one. I went with Task Master. You have to complete a task. Some freaks need... never mind - family G rated discussion. I figured the task master banged the drum to coordinate the oars when a ship was being rowed through a windless sea. That's a stretch. I recognize that.
I really like the "control freak" reference. I am mad I did not see that!
Very good patented TFF style riddle.
I really like the "control freak" reference. I am mad I did not see that!
Very good patented TFF style riddle.
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